Step One: Identify a niche or gap in the market

• Remote Work Tools: With the rise of remote working, tools or platforms that facilitate better collaboration, mental health balance, or home office ergonomics might be in demand.
• Sustainable Tech Products: Items such as solar-powered tech accessories or biodegradable phone cases cater to the environmentally conscious tech user.
• Elderly-Friendly Tech: As technology continues to evolve rapidly, there's a potential market in making tech more accessible and user-friendly for the elderly.
• Localized Delivery Services: Given the global disruptions in delivery and supply chains, a platform that connects local artisans or producers directly with consumers might fill a gap.
• VR Fitness: With both VR and home fitness booming, a combined approach could offer unique workout experiences.
• Educational Kits for Kids: Parents are looking for innovative ways to keep their kids learning and entertained, especially with the challenges of remote schooling. Kits that provide both could be popular.

I chose sustainable tech products, elder-friendly tech, and educational kits for kids because they all seem like the easiest to dropship as well as for the following reasons:

• Eco friendly tech seems like an obvious large choice of sustainable tech products to choose from.
• Elder-friendly technology also seemed like a very specific niche that could yield some interesting products to deliver immediately.
• Educational kits for kids because I’m a parent and it’s all over the news that kids are struggling in school because of COVID remote learning

Step Two: Product brainstorm

Used ChatGPT to produce ten consumer electronics in each category. Narrowed the list from 10 to 5 and rendered their competitive analysis from Google Trends below.

Eco Friendly

1. Solar-powered chargers and power banks to recharge electronic devices using renewable energy.

5. Smart thermostats that optimize energy consumption by adjusting temperature settings based on occupancy and preferences.

6. Water-saving showerheads with sensor technology to regulate water flow and conserve water.

7. Eco-friendly headphones and speakers made from sustainable materials and using low-power consumption technologies.

8. Recycled and upcycled phone cases and accessories made from sustainable materials like bamboo or recycled plastics.